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History
- Substituted by A7883
- Ordered to third reading cal.1583
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to the regulation of mulch facilities
Vetoed · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5714 Revised 05/29/15
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the management of land clearing debris in Nassau and Suffolk counties
Purpose
To ensure that mulch facilities comply with regulations related to mitigating fire risk, suppressing dust and minimizing odors.
Summary of provisions
This bill would add a new section 27-0721 to the environmental conservation law.
Justification
Currently, facilities that accept only "land clearing debris" are not subject to regulation by the Department of Environmental Conservation; however, these facilities have often been the subject of complaints from adjacent landowners regarding odor and mold problems. In addition, there have been discrepancies as to what constitutes such debris This bill would define land clearing debris and require the adoption of measures to mitigate environmental concerns.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 90th day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation is authorized to be made on or before such effective date.
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